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Who is Dr. Vente, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Teresa Vente, DO is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Vente is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vente’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vente’s office at (617) 636-5078.
What languages does Dr. Vente speak?
Dr. Vente and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vente typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vente diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vente. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Extremely Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Very preterm infant
- Extremely preterm newborn
- Micro-preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0724: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vente typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Teresa Vente may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Vente's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vente accept my insurance?
Dr. Vente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vente accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Vente in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vente's office located?
What is Dr. Vente's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639518814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vente?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vente
What is Dr. Teresa Vente's specialty?
Dr. Vente is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Teresa Vente affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vente is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Teresa Vente accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Vente is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Teresa Vente offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vente's office at (617) 636-5078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Teresa Vente?
Please contact Dr. Vente's office at (617) 636-5078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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